With fans from more than 80 countries arriving in Basel, Switzerland, for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), the city is prepared not only to host the world’s largest live music event, but also to unlock a wave of economic, cultural, and social benefits.

The city at the crossroads of France, Germany and Switzerland gears up amid global tensions over diversity and inclusion.

Art Basel reveals the 36 medalists for its inaugural Art Basel Awards, co-presented by BOSS. Across nine categories, the winners include artists across all career stages, institutions, curators and behind-the-scenes allies. The winners will be honored at the marquee Swiss fair in June, and 12 finalists will be announced during Art Basel Miami.

It's the event that many music fans look forward to every single year and the Eurovision Song Contest is back this week with a whole host countries aiming for glory in Switzerland, including the 16 who are performing in Thursday's second semi final.

Riot police were seen clashing with protesters at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2019, and it's feared that this year's event in Basel, Switzerland, could be targeted

Canadian Singer Céline Dion will not be performing at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Basel. Dion announced her absence in a video message, which was shown at the main rehearsal in the St Jakobshalle stadium.

Get ready Europe, the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 is about to begin. Here's everything you need to know ahead of show week in Basel.

The Norwegian singer will take to the stage with Laika Party on Thursday night and hopes to make Ireland proud and qualify for the Eurovision final on Saturday

Georgian Culture Day was held in Basel, Switzerland, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage in the heart of the Eurovision

Today’s briefing covers the potential revival of Switzerland’s artillery forts and an overview of the costs of hosting the Eurovision Song Contest.

Joining KAJ in the final is another favorite with oddsmakers, 21-year-old Dutch singer Claude with soulful, Parisian-style ballad “C’est La Vie.” Claude hopes to win for his country after the Netherlands’ 2024 contestant, Joost Kein, was kicked out of Eurovision last year over a backstage altercation.